Mount Archer (Somerset - Qld)
QLD 4514 • Queensland
About Mount Archer (Somerset - Qld)
Mount Archer is a small rural locality in the Somerset Region of South East Queensland, situated approximately 80 kilometres north-west of Brisbane. The locality covers around 50 square kilometres of hilly, semi-rural land on the outskirts of the Kilcoy district. With a population of approximately 331 residents, it is sparsely settled and characterised by farmland, hobby farms, and natural bushland. The area takes its name from a prominent local hill and forms part of the broader Somerset region known for its reservoirs, dams, and green hinterland.
Life in Mount Archer is quiet and rural, appealing to those who value space, privacy, and a connection to the land. Residents typically commute to Kilcoy for everyday needs, while Brisbane is accessible for larger shopping and employment. The surrounding Somerset region offers outdoor activities including fishing, camping at Lake Somerset and Lake Wivenhoe, and exploring the D'Aguilar National Park. The community is small but close-knit, with a lifestyle that suits hobby farmers, retirees, and families seeking acreage living within reach of South East Queensland's major centres.
Mount Archer (Somerset - Qld) falls under postcode 4514 and is governed by the Somerset Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Longman, while state elections fall under the Nanango electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4514
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4514, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4514; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Somerset Buses — Kilcoy 30–40 min
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Primarily car-dependent; Bruce Highway accessible via Kilcoy–Caboolture Road
Rural locality; a car is essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Mount Mee Road
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171 Archer Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Somerset Local Government Area, which contains Mount Archer (Somerset - Qld). Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.